Munich

Munich feels at once relaxed and dynamic. This stems not only from its combination of the almost-Italian dolce vita – the maxim of Munich being Italy’s northernmost city is bound to arise at least once while you’re in town – and Bavarian efficiency. The city also effortlessly marries tradition with cosmopolitanism. It might be in Germany’s oldest state but a new wave of entrepreneurs is bringing pop-ups to the city in the shape of design-savvy hotels, cosy cocktail bars and specialist retail.